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Whanganui regional leaders react to government s Māori ward announcement
2 Feb, 2021 04:00 PM
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Leaders across the region have mixed reactions to the government s announcement to remove the ability to petition against a Māori ward. The announcement, made by Local Government Minister Nanaia Mahuta on Monday, means local authorities will now have the ability to implement a Māori ward without the risk of the decision being reversed by a referendum.
Currently, if a local authority moves to establish a Māori ward, a binding referendum on the issue must be held if 5 per cent of the population demand it by way of a petition.